POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – The Marist water polo team defeated the Siena Saints 15-14 on Wednesday evening.

With the win, Marist goes to 1-0 on the season. Meanwhile, Siena drops to 0-7 on the year.
 

SUMMARY

• The Red Foxes scored the first goal of the game, but Siena answered with a 4-0 run to take a 4-1 lead early in the first period.
• Marist fought back, and tied the game at five by the end of the first quarter.
• The Red Foxes controlled the second quarter, outscoring Siena 5-3 and takin a 10-8 lead into halftime.
• The Saints traded goals with Marist in the third quarter, as each team scored three each. The Red Foxes took a 13-11 lead into the final period.
• Siena scored first in the fourth quarter, but the Red Foxes quickly answered with a goal just 13 seconds later to preserve the two-goal lead.
• With two minutes remaining in the game, Siena trimmed the deficit to just one goal, and then 14 seconds later tied the game at 14.
• Marist scored the game-winning goal with a 1:43 left on the clock, earning the 15-14 victory.

 

STATS

• Kaylee Brard had four goals to lead Marist in her first career game, including three in the second quarter.
• Myriam Lizotte had three goals in the game.
• Emilie Gerhard, India Alter, and Shinae Carrington had fourth quarter goals.
• Victoria Orlova and Lizotte were the other Red Foxes with multiple goals, scoring two each.

 

UP NEXT

The Red Foxes are back in the pool tomorrow, traveling to New Rochelle for a bout against Iona. The game is set to begin at 7 p.m.